The Women’s Activities and Social Services Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 as Afghanistan's first women’s independent organization. WASSA aims to promote the women’s equal participation in socio-economic sectors and support the current humanitarian crisis by providing emergency humanitarian and livelihood assistance to vulnerable households, especially women.
To support WASSA’s vision and mission, some potential candidates are needed to be recruited for a project funded by UN Women to strengthen women’s livelihoods through increased access to skills and resources. The project will be implemented in three districts of Herat Province for a period of 15 months.
Engage with local authorities, community leaders and society organizations to arrange access for WASSA field teams to vulnerable and affected families.
• Assist with the timely and efficient provision of assistance to beneficiaries.
• Assist WASSA field teams to identify the vulnerable of verified ones so they can be registered.
• Assist WASSA staff in determining vulnerable eligibility for WASSA assistance.
• Other duties as assigned by the District Supervisor.
High school diploma required.
• 3+years of relevant experience interacting with authorities and local leaders in sensitive environments required.
• Experience working in remote rural areas (Karukh and Pashtun Zarghun) required.
• Experience working in districts preferred.
• Ability to travel as part of WASSA field team to local districts across Central Afghanistan required.
• Previous experience working with international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations required.
• Ability to use smart devices such as smartphones to complete electronic forms required.
• Ability to read and write Pashto and Dari preferred.
hr@wassa.org.af